Top Flight Sunday Fixtures: Crystal Palace v Brighton and Other Games Live Updates

Only minutes until kick-off in four important English top division matches, every one beginning with tribute ceremonies.

Recent Squad Updates

Newcastle Coach Admits Disappointing Display

The Tyneside club were dreadful in their previous match against the Hammers, as their manager just stated in his pre-match interview. “We have to deliver something better. The match with the London club was painful for us. Hopefully, we’ve learnt plenty. At this point we have to start earning results.”

Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t close ultimately. The scan showed a very slight issue with his hip which is an excellent opportunity for Harvey to come in.”

Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Striker

Again missing the experienced striker from the Forest lineup, while Matz Sels, the defender, Anderson plus the attacker are back.

The German forward comes in for the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that had difficulties against Brighton in the previous round.

Crystal Palace See Return of Midfielder However Miss Centre-Back

Adam Wharton returns for Crystal Palace but they will have an absence of their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven which beat Leeds in their last outing.

Oliver Glasner stated regarding Guéhi “has a bone injury, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it appears he will not play with the national team next week as well.”

Fitness Setback Affects Toon as Gordon Sidelined

Anthony Gordon is carrying a fitness issue and is absent from the Newcastle team, Jacob Murphy, who has been playing well, steps into the lineup.

A single alteration for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.

Squad Changes for The Cherries while Villa Introduce Multiple Changes

Andoni Iraola has the benefit of rotation, Evanilson, Adam Smith, Justin Kluivert and Veljko Milosavljevic all coming in while the defender, the full-back, the attacker and the forward move to the subs for Bournemouth.

the full-back, John McGinn, the playmaker, the striker, Lucas Digne together with the midfielder are included in the Aston Villa lineup after their Europa League game.

Confirmed Lineups

Brentford vs Newcastle

Brentford: Kelleher, Kayode, The centre-back, The Dutch defender, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ouattara, Damsgaard, The forward, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, Henry, The centre-back, The midfielder, The full-back, Carvalho, Onyeka, The forward, Janelt.

Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, The captain, The defender, Botman, Burn, The midfielder, Tonali, Joelinton, Jacob Murphy, Woltemade, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, Lascelles, The full-back, The winger, Willock, The Welshman, Miley, Ramsdale.

Referee: The match official (From the West Midlands)

The Eagles v Brighton

Crystal Palace: The goalkeeper, Richards, Lacroix, Canvot, Munoz, Wharton, The Japanese, The left-back, The winger, Lerma, Mateta. Subs: Matthews, The defender, Pino, Uche, Clyne, The midfielder, Esse, Sosa, Devenny.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side: The keeper, The defender, The centre-back, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, The midfielder, Minteh, The forward, The attacker, The striker. Subs: The backup, The forward, The defender, The defender, De Cuyper, Veltman, The defender, The midfielder, Oriola.

Referee: Tim Robinson (West Sussex)

Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth

Unai Emery’s team: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, The playmaker, The striker. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, Lindelof, Barkley, The Belgian, The forward, Sancho, Maatsen, Bogarde, Guessand.

Andoni Iraola’s side: Petrovic, The defender, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, Adams, Scott, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, Evanilson. Replacements: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, Diakite, The full-back, The midfielder, The forward.

Referee: The referee (From the Midlands)

Forest against United

Nottm Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, The centre-back, The defender, Williams, The midfielder, Anderson, The winger, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, The winger, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, The midfielder, The youngster.

Daniel Farke’s team: The shot-stopper, Bogle, The centre-back, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, Aaronson, Longstaff, Stach, The forward, The striker. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, The winger, Calvert-Lewin, The striker, Harrison, The defender, Justin, The midfielder.

Referee: Jarred Gillett (Australia)

Match Preview

Alright, several games this Sunday at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. The fixture at the City Ground looks like a six-pointer. Bournemouth can go second, whereas Palace may climb to a European spot.

  • The Eagles v The Seagulls
  • The Villans against The Cherries
  • The Bees v The Magpies
  • Nottingham Forest against United
Position Team P Goal Difference Points
1 The Gunners 11 15 26
2 The Blues 11 10 20
3 Man City 10 12 19
4 The Black Cats 11 4 19
5 Spurs 11 9 18
6 Liverpool 10 4 18</
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